[ For all the kindness that Gray has experienced, rarely is it so warm and honest. And when it comes to a topic like death and killing, she's used to it being shrouded in a somber air. It takes a different kind of strength to be both compassionate and effective, Gray thinks.

Her pensive thoughts lighten as Quetzalcoatl's wisdom settles like a blanket over her. ]

I think I understand. Thank you.

[ From a different perspective, it might seem twisted for a young person to thank someone for permission to kill -- but Gray truly is thankful. She doesn't want to hold her allies back with her softness. She's been a child to them for too long enough already. ]

Miss Quetzalcoatl... If Meridian wins and we all go back home. Since you're a Servant, will that mean you'll go back to the Throne of Heroes?